The Market

The Market How Do You Find Real Comparable Sales for a $1.5 Million+ Home in Houston? By Shian Munro, Realtor® | Coldwell Banker Realty Texas is a non-disclosure state. That means residential sale prices are not part of the public record. For most homes, that creates a few challenges. Once you move into the luxury market, those challenges become much bigger. Homes above $1.5 million sell less often. Fewer properties come […]
The Market Should You Sell Your Houston Home During the World Cup, or Rent It Out Instead? Houston is in the middle of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches at NRG Stadium, and you can feel it everywhere. The roads are busier. Restaurants are packed. Hotels are full. Fans have travelled from every corner of the globe to be here. It’s an incredible atmosphere, and naturally it has many homeowners asking the […]
The Market Should I Sell My Houston Home Before Buying Another? A 2026 Move-Up Guide for Houston Homeowners By Shian Munro, Realtor® Coldwell Banker Realty Updated June 2026 using Houston Association of REALTORS® market data. If you own a home in Houston and are thinking about your next move, one question usually comes up very quickly. Should you sell first, or buy first? Perhaps you need […]
The Market Why Isn’t My Houston Home Selling? What to Do If Your Home Is Sitting in 2026 If your Houston home has been on the market for 30, 60 or even 90 days with no offer, I know how frustrating that feels. You may be getting online views. You may have had a few showings. You may even be hearing polite feedback. […]
The Market Buying a Home in Houston? The Cost That Often Catches Buyers by Surprise When buyers begin a Houston home search, they usually know their down payment figure. They may already have a mortgage pre-approval. They’ve worked out a monthly payment. They know the price range they feel comfortable with. Then we begin talking about cash to close. That’s often when the surprise comes. Because the amount you bring […]
The Market New Construction or Resale in Houston: Which Is Right for You in 2026? If you’re buying a home in Houston, you may be weighing up two choices. Do you choose a brand-new home with modern finishes and possible builder incentives? Or do you choose a resale home in an established area, with mature trees and a shorter commute? It’s a question I talk through with buyers all the […]
The Market Why Some Higher-End Homes in Katy Are Taking Longer to Sell — and What That Means for Buyers Every week, I speak with professionals and families who are relocating to Houston and have Katy firmly on their list. Usually, they’ve already done plenty of research. They know Katy offers beautiful master-planned communities, excellent amenities, highly regarded schools and a lifestyle that can be difficult to match at the same price point in many […]
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